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HEARTLAND CREDIT UNION RAISES $1,300 IN CHAIN OF
HEARTS
Campaign Benefits Gillette
Children's Specialty Healthcare
Heartland Credit Union raised
more than $1,300 over the past month for Gillette Children’s
Specialty Healthcare through the Chain of Hearts, a fundraiser
coordinated by the Credit Unions for Kids program. The campaign,
which began Jan. 21 and culminated Feb. 16, raised funds through
the sale of paper links and hearts, which were personalized and
linked together to form a long chain.
 “The
event was a great success, and we want to thank our members and
people throughout the community for their involvement,” said
Dawn Friedrich, Heartland Credit Union’s Vice President of
Operations. “Many local children benefit from specialized
services at Gillette, so the Chain of Hearts campaign directly
contributes to programs that provide care for kids right here in
our area.”
Heartland Credit Union’s Chain
of Hearts is part of a statewide fundraising effort. Through
Credit Unions for Kids, a sponsor program of the Children’s
Miracle Network, Minnesota credit unions raised more than
$128,000 for Gillette in 2007.
Credit
Unions for Kids is a collaboration of credit unions, chapters,
leagues and business partners engaged in fundraising activities
to benefit Children’s Miracle Network-affiliate hospitals. All
money raised through Minnesota’s Credit Unions for Kids program
supports Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare, helping kids
with disabilities and chronic conditions. Gillette is based in
St. Paul, with clinics located in Minnetonka, New Brighton and
Duluth. Gillette’s North Clinics and outreach efforts bring
physician and technology services to communities including
Alexandria, Bemidji, Brainerd, Cloquet, Grand Rapids, Hibbing,
International Falls, Moose Lake and Virginia.
Since
1897, Gillette has been on the forefront of medical treatment,
education and research for children with disabilities.
Gillette’s mission is to help patients realize the greatest
possible independence, well-being and enjoyment in life.
Photo:
Chain of Hearts as displayed at Heartland's branch at Land
O'Lakes, Arden Hills. |
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